1 S05 RFI Question Answer Bldg 18 Equip Prep_SD.pdf

RFI Questions & Answers

Project Name: BLDG 18 EQUIPMENT PREPARATION Solicitation Number: 36C26220Q1116

Question 1

Q: Much of the needed information to price the project properly is omitted from the solicitation package and Section B.3 Special Requirements statement for contractor to “Field verification report with details must be submitted as part of bid document . . .” The group site walk does not allow for contractor to make a thorough investigation of the electrical, plumbing, drain locations and capacities, concrete slab, etc. Is this a design/build project?

A: This is a Construction Services project with special requirements that contractor shall provide shop drawings with engineering stamp. Provide the shop drawings to VA for approval prior construction.

Question 2

Q: The period of performance is listed as 45 days which should be increased. The amount to increase would depend upon possible increase of scope from clarification in responses to RFIs below.

A: The period of performance will be increased to 120 days.

Question 3

Q: Section B.5-A. (b) In order to properly bid this project, can you provide a map of other electrical sources that could be used in case existing electrical sources (PP18a, and 18xa) do not have enough room for the additional loads? Or, provide a distance to another electrical connection for bidding purposes. Is it 20ft, 100ft, 1000ft, etc.?

A: The maximum distance will not exceed 500ft. Refer to the provided as-builts.

Question 4

Q: Section B.5-A. (d) Please provide the existing slab depth and concrete strength. If the slab is not adequate per cut sheets of the San-I-Pak a new slab will need to be poured @ 6in thick, with f’c=3000psi.

A: Refer to the provided as-builts.

Question 5

Q: If a new slab is required for the San-I-Pak, can it be placed on top of the existing or does the existing needs to be removed?

A: New slab is not required.

Question 6

Q: Section B.5-A. (e) Please confirm the existing utilities going into the building will be enough to sustain the required water pressure for the hot water and cold water.

Question 7

Q: Section B.5-A. (f) There are no existing drains that will readily support the carwash pit, or the San-I- Pak. Provide a point of connection for the new drains.

Question 8

Q: Section B.5-I Please provide the appropriate slope and distance for sanitary trench drains. Current San-I-Pak specifications do not indicate slope.

A: 2% slope is required.

Question 9

Q: Belimed cartwasher specifications calls out for wall and doors “by others” but is not included in the project requirements. Please indicate if contractor is to build walls around cartwasher per specifications.

A: Not required.

Question 10

Q: If walls are required, please provide a wall type and height.

Question 11

Q: If walls are required, please provide finish requirements.

Question 12

Q: If door is to be provided by contractor, please provide specs for door, frame and hardware.

Question 13

Q: Please provide the floor finish under the cartwasher and cartwasher utility area.

A: Concrete – no finish.

Question 14

Q: Please provide a floor finish, if any, for the San-I-Pak.

A: Concrete – no finish.

Question 15

Q: Is a ceiling required above the cart washer and utility room? If so, specify type and finish requirements.

Question 16

Q: Please verify cost of equipment and installation is not included in this scope of work.

A: Cost and installation of the equipment (Belimed Cart Washer and SAN-I-PAK Conveyor) is not included in this scope of work.

Question 17

Q: Section B.5 (J) calls for cartwasher exhaust duct to exterior. Are we to add an additional standalone exhaust fan to the building or tie into the exhaust on east wall by cartwasher? If new, should it vent through wall or roof?

A: There is no additional fan required. A new opening will be required for the cartwasher exhaust.

Contractor to propose the route of the vent.

Question 18

Q: Can the VA provide Existing Utilities As-Builds within the project limits (water, Drains, Concrete slab, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, structure, etc) A: VA engineering will provide available as-builts.

Question 19

Q: Can the VA specify the Tie-In points to the Exiting utilities in order to specify the limits of the project design and construction?

Question 20

Q: Can the VA provide CADD Files for existing utilities and baseline CADD for design?

A: There are no CADD files available.

Question 21

Q: Will the area be cleared of all Materials currently within bldg. 18 prior to design and construction?

A: Contractor shall clear the area withing bldg. 18.

Question 22

Q: Can the VA provide As-Build Drawings for the proposed path of new steam line? If not, how does the VA propose to deal with unforeseen condition during design/construction?

A: VA engineering will provide available as-builts. Contractor shall put a budget for the longest run from the mechanical room (B251) to the bldg. 18, which follows other utility lines in the corridor.